Sunday, April 5, 2026

INTERIM APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 125 Cr.P.C., 1973 FOR GRANT OF INTERIM MAINTENANCE

 

District : South 24 Parganas

 

In the Court of the Learned 1st Judicial Magistrate, Alipore, South 24 Parganas

 

Misc. Case no. ACM – 610 of 2023

 

                                                          In the matter of ;

Smt. Putul Mondal, Wife of Sri Kartik Mondal, aged about 50 years, residing at Premises being no. C/42, Jamuna Nagar, Post Office – Mukundapur, Police Station – Purba Jadavpur, Kolkata – 700099, District – South 24 Parganas.

                ________Petitioner

P.S. :PurbaJadavpur

-      Versus –

 

Kartik Mondal, Son of Late Shreekanto Mondal, aged about 61 years, residing at Premises being no. C/28, Jamuna Nagar, Post Office – Mukundapur, Police Station – Purba Jadavpur, Kolkata – 700099, District – South 24 Parganas, and also at Premises being no. H/20, Baghajatin, Police Station – Netaji Nagar, Kolkata – 700093, District South 24 Parganas.

                   ________Opposite Party

 

INTERIM APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 125 Cr.P.C., 1973 FOR GRANT OF INTERIM MAINTENANCE;

 

The humble petition of the above named Petitioner, most respectfully;

 

Sheweth as under;

 

1.   That the instant proceeding under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 has been duly instituted by the Petitioner and is presently pending before this Learned Court for proper adjudication and determination of her lawful claim of maintenance against the Opposite Party. The Petitioner is the legally wedded wife of the Opposite Party, their marriage having been solemnized in accordance with the prevailing personal laws and social customs, and the said marital relationship continues to subsist in the eyes of law. By virtue of such lawful marital status, the Petitioner is entitled to be maintained by the Opposite Party, who is under a statutory as well as moral obligation to provide for her basic necessities and ensure a life of dignity. The present proceeding has thus been initiated to seek appropriate relief against the willful neglect and refusal on the part of the Opposite Party to maintain the Petitioner, and the same is awaiting adjudication before this Learned Court.

 

2.   That the Petitioner married with the Opposite Party in the year 1989, after solemnization of their marriage, the Petitioner used to stay at her matrimonial house with the Opposite Party and her in-laws. The Opposite Party did not take care of the Petitioner, since inception of their marriage. The Opposite Party all along used most filthy languages and blame on the Petitioner. The Petitioner tried to accommodate every unhappy doings of the Opposite Party for the peaceful family life. The Petitioner tried to make him understand; But this is the Opposite Party who refused to understand anything and again perpetrated the same thing, thus the Petitioner became victim of the domestic violence.

 

3.   That the Petitioner tried to keep everything within the four wall of her matrimonial home, and same became the cause of violence inflicted by the Opposite Party, and her in-laws. The Sister in-laws of the Petitioner namely (1) Amala Das, (2) Sarala Das, and (3) Bimala Das, give shelter of wrong doing of the Opposite Party. The Sister in-laws of the Petitioner provoked the Opposite Party to inflict torture on the Petitioner. The mother in-law of the Petitionertake side of her son i.e. the Opposite Party and consequently blame foe everything to the Petitioner. 

 

4.   That the Opposite Party treated the Petitioner as a maid in her matrimonial house, and forced to do every little things of household work including the work of her sisters, while they were unmarried and stayed in the matrimonial house. The Petitioner used to serve everything to the Opposite Party as well as her in-laws at the matrimonial house. The Petitioner became a maid servant to the Opposite Party at her matrimonial house.

 

5.   That during the wedlock of the marriage, the Petitioner gave birth of a male child namely Subrata Mondal, and one female Child Tumpa Mondal. The Opposite Party did not take appropriate care of the children therefore their higher education was not possible. Presently, the female child (Daughter) got married and used stayed in her matrimonial home. The male child (Son) also married and he have one male child. Thus at the matrimonial home, the Opposite Party, our Son Subrata Mondal, his wife, and his male child, and the Petitioner are staying. The mother-in-law died few months ago.

 

6.   That the Opposite Party is a habitual drunker and in that stage he used most filthy languages and beating up the Petitioner in from of the family members as well as in from of the others. The vicinity people are witnessed to such a wrongful acts of the Opposite Party. The Opposite Party is also engaged with some other lady in illicit relation, and therefore his refusal and neglect towards the Petitioner is raising day by day. The Opposite Party is not providing appropriate fooding, clothing, doctor, medicine, and other necessary expenses of day to day life.

 

7.   That the Petitioner is a victim of the domestic violence which inflicted by the Opposite Party with the assistance of the sister in-laws, their named as stated herein above in the preceding paragraph. The Opposite Party is in much destitute condition at this old age, and the Opposite Party is enjoying his life under the illicit relationship with some other lady.

 

8.   That presently the Petitioner failed to take the torture of the Opposite Party and his deeds, so far, and therefore failed in her endavour towards a peaceful family life. Presently, her old age is not permitting to take the continuous mental and physical torture, inflicted by the Opposite Party, off and on.

 

9.   That on 03-09-2021, the Petitioner was compelled to lodge her complaint with the Purba Jadavpur Police Station against the Opposite Party, while the Opposite Party beaten up her mercilessly, and she sustained injury, thereof. The big event was happened in the life of the Petitioner in front of her Son and daughter-in-law, and others. The Police take such complaint and registered as G.D. Entry no. 147 of 2021.

 

10.                That the Petitioner though did not proceed against the Opposite Party before any Court of law for his Punishment. The Petitioner again tried to resolve issues and to make him understand; But the Opposite Party refused and neglect the Petitioner and did not even try to pursue the good moral and peaceful married life, at least at the old age.

 

11.                That the Opposite Party again started his doing of using most filthy languages, and beaten up the Petitioner, mercilessly. The Opposite Party did not provide the food, clothing. Medicine, doctor, and did not even take care of the Petitioner.

 

12.                That the Petitioner is a victim of the domestic violence at the behest of the Opposite Party and his family members. She has been victimized for a prolong period of 33 (thirty three) years, need care and protection at her this old age, her mind failed to take any more mental torture and physical torture inflicted by the Opposite Party.

 

13.                That presently the Opposite Party threatened the Petitioner to driven out her from her matrimonial home being a new threat in the life of the Petitioner surfaced presently, at the behest of the Opposite Party, and at instigations of the Sister-in-laws, so far. The mind of the Petitioner filled up with such un-lawful threats of the Opposite Party and thus the Petitioner is much depressed and apprehended such unlawful doing of the Opposite Party, at this old age.

 

14.                That the Opposite Party is a Plumber, and thereby he is earning a handsome money about Rs. 30,000/- ( Rupees Thirty Thousand ) only, per month, so far informed by him to the Petitioner.

 

15.                That the Petitioner has no source of income, and she is solely dependent on the Opposite Party. Presently, her life is at the charity of her Son whose earning is much meager amount in which he is looking after her wife and a little child, and their care and protection.

 

16.                That the Petitioner need care, protection, and monetary relief from the Opposite Party at the first threshold being the moral as well as the lawful duty of the Opposite Party, which the Opposite Party all along refused and neglected to perform towards the Petitioner.

 

17.                That the Petitioner is in need to take a sum of Rs. 15,000/- ( Ruppes Fifteen Thousand ) only per month from the Opposite Party towards monetary relief for herself which include fooding, clothing, medicine, doctor, and others for day to day need for livelihood, and the protection to stay in share household at the matrimonial house of the Petitioner.

 

18.                That the Opposite Party is constantly threatening the Petitioner, and thus she apprehends that the Opposite Party can do anything to her. The Opposite Party is very dangerous, more particularly while he is in drunken stage. The Opposite Party can do harm to the Petitioner at any point of time. All the other family members are always active supporters of his all misdeeds.

 

19.                That the conduct of the Opposite Party in neglecting and refusing to maintain the Petitioner is not only unlawful but also deliberate, willful and calculated. The Opposite Party, despite being fully aware of his legal, moral and social obligations towards the Petitioner, has intentionally abstained from providing even the bare minimum necessities required for her survival. Such neglect is not due to any inability or lack of means on his part, but is a conscious and purposeful act aimed at depriving the Petitioner of her rightful entitlement to maintenance.

 

20.                That the Opposite Party has, on several occasions, openly refused to provide financial support to the Petitioner and has shown complete indifference towards her basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter and medical treatment. His conduct reflects a persistent disregard for the dignity and well-being of the Petitioner, thereby compelling her to live in a state of hardship and deprivation. The said refusal is continuous in nature and has forced the Petitioner to approach this Learned Court seeking redressal.

 

21.                That there exists no justifiable cause, lawful excuse or valid reason for such neglect on the part of the Opposite Party. The Petitioner has always conducted herself as a dutiful wife and has never done anything to disentitle herself from claiming maintenance. On the contrary, it is the Opposite Party who, by his wrongful acts and omissions, has failed to discharge his statutory duty under law. Hence, the deliberate and unjustified refusal on the part of the Opposite Party clearly attracts the provisions of Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, entitling the Petitioner to immediate relief.

 

22.                That in the facts and circumstances stated above, the Petitioner seeks the following relief/ direction from the Learned Court;

 

(a)  An order directing the Opposite Party to pay a sum of Rs. 15,000/- ( Rupees Fifteen Thousand ) only, per month being the maintenance to the Petitioner for the decent living, i.e. fooding, clothing, doctors, medicine, toiletries, conveyance, telephone bill of the Petitioner, and day to day necessary expenses of the Petitioner;

 

(b)  An order directing the Opposite Party to pay compensation for sum of Rs. 5,00,000/- ( Rupees Five Lakhs ) only, to the Petitioner;

 

(c)  An order directing the Opposite Party to pay litigation cost as sum of Rs. 50,000/- ( Rupees Fifty Thousand ) only, to the Petitioner;

 

23.                That the Petitioner is in urgent need of interim monetary relief for her day-to-day survival including expenses towards food, clothing, medicines, medical treatment, and other incidental expenses.

 

24.                That unless an order of interim maintenance is passed by this Learned Court, the Petitioner shall suffer irreparable loss and hardship, and her very survival shall be at stake.

 

25.                That the balance of convenience lies in favour of the Petitioner and against the Opposite Party, and it is just, proper and necessary that interim maintenance be granted pending final disposal of the case.

 

26.                That this application is made bonafide and in the interest of administration of Justice.

It is therefore, prayed that your Honour would graciously be pleased to allow this application and pass the following order or orders or direction/s;

 

(a)  An order directing the Opposite Party to pay a sum of Rs. 15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand) only, per month being the maintenance to the Petitioner as interim maintenance pending disposal of the main application under Section 125 Cr.P.C;

 

(b)  Direct the Opposite Party to pay an ad-interim maintenance amount immediately upon filing of this application;

 

(c)  An order directing the Opposite Party to pay compensation for sum of Rs. 5,00,000/- ( Rupees Five Lakhs ) only, to the Petitioner;

 

(d)  An order directing the Opposite Party to pay litigation cost as sum of Rs. 50,000/- ( Rupees Fifty Thousand ) only, to the Petitioner;

 

(e)  Such order or orders as the Learned Court may deem fit and proper for the end of justice.

 

And for this act of kindness, the Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.

 

Verification

 

I, Putul Mondal, being the Petitioner herein, made this application under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. I am acquainted and conversant with the material facts as stated in the foregoing paragraphs. I, verify and sign, this application as on this ______the day of ________2026, at Alipore Criminal Court Premises.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFFIDAVIT

 

I, Smt. Putul Mondal, Wife of Sri Kartik Mondal, aged about 50 years, by faith Hindu, by Occupation House Wife, residing at Premises being no. C/42, Jamuna Nagar, Post Office – Mukundapur, Police Station – Purba Jadavpur, Kolkata – 700099, District – South 24 Parganas, do hereby solemnly affirm and says as follows;

 

1.   That I am the Petitioner in the present application. I am acquainted and conversant with the material facts stated in the foregoing paragraph of this application. I am competent to swear this affidavit.

 

2.   That the statement made in paragraph number _____to _____ are true to my knowledge and belief and the rests are my humble submissions before the Learned Court.

 

That the statements made above are true to my knowledge and belief.

 

 

 

DEPONENT

Identified by me,

 

Advocate

Prepared in my Chamber;

 

Advocate

Date : _______________2026,

Place :Alipore Police Court,

 

N O T A R Y

 

 

Friday, December 26, 2025

The City Sessions Court Act, 1953

 

The City Sessions Court Act, 1953

Act 20 of 1953

  • Published on 1 September 1953
  • Commenced on 1 September 1953
  • [This is the version of this document from 1 September 1953.]
  • [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
The City Sessions Court Act, 1953West Bengal Act 20 of 1953[1st September, 1953.]An Act to establish a Court of Session for the Presidency-town of Calcutta.Whereas it is expedient to establish a Court of Session for the Presidency-town of Calcutta;It is hereby enacted as follows:-

1. Short title and commencement. -

(1)This Act may be called the City Sessions Court Act, 1953.
(2)It shall come into force on the same date on which the City Civil Court Act, 1953, comes into force.

2. Definitions. -

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-
(1)"Chief Judge" means the Chief Judge of the City Sessions Court, appointed under sub-section (1) of section 4;
(2)"City Civil Court" means the Court established under section 3 of the City Civil Court Act, 1953;
(3)"City Sessions Court" means the Court established under section 3;
(4)"High Court" means the High Court at Calcutta;[* * * * * * * * *] [Clauses (5) and (6) omitted by West Bengal Act 33 of 1969.][* * * * * * * * *] [Clauses (5) and (6) omitted by West Bengal Act 33 of 1969.]
(7)"the Code" means the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898.

3. Establishment of City Sessions Court. -

(1)The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish for the Presidency-town of Calcutta a Court of Session to be called the City Sessions Court.
(2)The City Sessions Court shall be deemed to be a Court subordinate to and subject to the superintendence of the High Court within the meaning of the Letters Patent for the High Court and of the Code.

4. Appointment of Judges. -

(1)There shall be appointed, a Chief Judge of the City Sessions Court and as many other Judges of that Court as the State Government thinks fit.
(2)The Chief Judge of the City Civil Court and the other Judges of that Court may be appointed in addition to their duties in that Court as the Chief Judge and the other Judges of the City Sessions Court.

5. City Sessions Court to be a Court of Session and the Code to apply to such Court. -

For the purposes of the Code, the Presidency-town of Calcutta shall be deemed to be a sessions division and a district, the City Sessions Court shall be deemed to be a Court of Session established for such sessions division, and the Chief Judge and the other Judges of the City Sessions Court shall be deemed respectively to be the Sessions Judge and the Additional Sessions Judges appointed for such Court of Session; and save as otherwise provided in this Act all the provisions of the Code shall apply accordingly.

6. City Sessions Court not to have jurisdiction in certain matters. -

[* * * * * *] [Sub-section (1) omitted by West Bengal Act 31 of 1975.][* * * * * * * *] [Sub-section (2) omitted by West Bengal Act 33 of 1969.]
(3)[* * * * * * *] [Words and figures omitted by West Bengal Act 33 of 1969.] all matters in respect of which the City Sessions Court has no jurisdiction, shall be tried, dealt with or disposed of as if this Act had not been passed.

7. Committal. -

Omitted by West Bengal Act 33 of 1969.

8. High Court not to try certain cases. -

Omitted by West Bengal Act 33 of 1969.

9. Trials before the City Sessions Court to be by jury. -

Omitted by West Bengal Act 31 of 1975.

10. Appointment of Registrar and of clerks and other ministerial officers and their duties. -

(1)The State Government shall appoint a person to be the Registrar of the City Sessions Court.
(2)The State Government shall fix the number of clerks and other ministerial officers for the City Sessions Court. The appointment of such clerks and other ministerial officers shall be made by the State Government or, if in any class or classes of cases the State Government so directs, by the Chief Judge.
(3)The Registrar and any clerk or other ministerial officer may be common to the City Civil Court and the City Sessions Court.
(4)The Chief Judge shall have administrative control over the Registrar of the City Sessions Court, and the clerks and ministerial officers referred to in sub-section (2), and may frame regulations prescribing the duties of such Registrar, clerks and ministerial officers.

11. Holidays and vacations. -

(1)The Chief Judge shall, before the commencement of each year, draw up a list of holidays and vacations to be observed in the City Sessions Court, and shall submit the same for the approval of the High Court.
(2)Such list, when it has received such approval, shall be published in the Official Gazette and the said holidays and vacations shall be observed accordingly.

12. Attorneys entitled to act and plead in the City Sessions Court. -

(1)All persons entered as attorneys-at-law on the roll of the High Court shall be entitled to act and plead in the City Sessions Court.
(2)The provisions of sub-section (1) shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any law entitling a person to act and plead, or to plead, as the case may be, in the City Sessions Court.

13. Seal. -

The City Sessions Court shall use a seal of such form and dimension as may, for the time being, be prescribed by the State Government.

14. Rules. -

(1)The High Court may, from time to time, with the approval of the Governor, make rules for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of this Act.
(2)In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely,-
(a)the practice and procedure of the City Sessions Court, so far as such rules are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as read with the Code;
(b)registers, books, accounts and other records to be maintained by the City Sessions Court;
(c)returns, statements and other information to be submitted by the City Sessions Court from time to time to the High Court, and also to the State Government if required by the State Government.

15. Saving of cases and proceedings pending in High Court. -

Nothing in this Act shall affect any case or proceeding pending in the High Court on the date on which this Act comes into force, and every such case or proceeding shall be continued as if this Act had not been passed.

16. Act to override other law including Letters Patent. -

The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other law, including in particular the Letters Patent of the High Court:Provided that nothing in this Act shall be deemed to affect any provisions of the West Bengal Criminal Law Amendment (Special Courts) Act, 1949 or the Tribunals of Criminal Jurisdiction Act, 1952:Provided further that nothing in this Act shall be deemed to confer any jurisdiction on the City Sessions Court to try any offence under the Indian Companies Act, 1913 or deemed to affect the jurisdiction of the High Court under the Banking Companies Act, 1949.

17. Amendments to the Code. -

Omitted by West Bengal Act 38 of 1980.The First Schedule. - (Scheduled offences.) - Omitted by West Bengal Act 33 of 1969.The Second Schedule. - (Amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898.) - Omitted by West Bengal Act 38 of 1980.